Jake Epstein: How To Make Art By Embracing The Lessons Of Your Artistic Journey
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Release Date: 08/22/2022
Colin Mochrie On Creativity, Curiosity and Hypnosis! Oh My!
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Do you know what happens to the brain when we improvise? How does it differ from our brain activity during hypnosis? In this episode, Actor/Improvisor, Colin Mochrie will share his eye-opening experience when he collaborated with Dr. Charles Limb to unravel how the brain works during improv. Colin found himself improvising inside an MRI scanner for 1.5 hours, and the findings revealed a decrease in activity in the brain region responsible for self-criticism, coupled with an increase in creativity. Colin also shared that this is also the same thing that happens during hypnosis, part of the...
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Sarah Polerina: Let Your Passion Discover You
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What surprising moment led you to discover a passion you never knew you had? How did it transform your life? In this week's episode, Sarah "Polerina" will share her story, recounting the journey of how she serendipitously discovered her love for pole dancing while searching for activities on Groupon. She is the perfect example of someone who dared to venture beyond her comfort zone and stumbled upon something unexpectedly remarkable. In this episode: People avoid pole dance for the first time because they're not athletic, flexible or fit enough; but pole dance is for...
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Bruce Dow: You Are Not What You Do
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Have you ever thought of pursuing a different career or craft? Do you want to try something new; but you’re worried that you might lose everything you’ve already worked hard for? Just take a step and start pursuing it. In this week’s episode, Actor/Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Bruce Dow reminds us that nobody likes change. Anybody who can’t sit still, and want to do something different is free to pursue it. Slow down, take the pressure off and rest. Don’t be afraid to start all over again. In this episode: We are not unsafe if someone has a belief that is...
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Divorce, Starting Again, And Freezing My Eggs! Oh My!
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It’s been a second! But we are back! 🎙️🙌 There have been some major changes in my life over the past few months in my life. What an adventure life can be… am I right??? #ohboy In the last 3 months : •My relationship/marriage of 17 years came to an end •I have moved into my own place and am living alone for the very first time in my life! •Decided to start my fertility journey to see if its possible to freeze my eggs at age 39 Let’s zoom in on that last one🧐 Did you know you can actually find out your fertility levels? Like how many eggs are in your Easter basket...
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Noah Tremblay: The Art Of Drag
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Are you interested in drag but not sure how to get started? Are you a fan of drag shows and want to explore the creative world around it? In this week’s episode, Actor/Drag Queen, Noah Tremblay, takes us behind the scenes of her journey to becoming Just Peachy. She stresses the importance of seeing local drag shows and performers in allowing us to immerse ourselves in their culture and learn how personal drag is to everybody. She also recommends trying to perform in an open mic night and seeking assistance from drag queens since they will be willing help you in every way...
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David Silverberg: How To Use The Power Of Poetry And Story Telling To Explore Yourself And The World Around You
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Do you consider yourself a writer? I mean… we can all write. Right? Right! I think… do I have even anything to say? What if what i write sucks? Does this sounds like you? I can certainly relate! This is why I was so incredibly excited to sit down and speak with Poet/Theatre Performer/Writing Coach, David Silverberg, to gain some knowledge and insight into not only his wirting process but how those who are intersted in getting started on their writing journey can do so with as little negaitivity and open mind as possible! David reminds us that writing isn’t supposed to be...
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Live From The AACE Conference 2023: The Art Of Podcasting!
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Today I am relasinng a podcast workshop I gave with the wonderful Janet McMordie of Second Act Actors Podcast live from the Association Of Actinf Educators and Coaches Conference. If you have ever been curious about startgin your own podcast or wondered what goes on behind the scenes today's episode is sure to get your creative juices flowing. Enjoy!! Connect with Cue To Cue: I: F: W
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Jamie McRoberts: Learning To Trust Your Journey And The Power Of Your Authenticity
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Do you get frustrated when the creative process isn’t going as planned? Do you get impatient when another artist is not going in the same direction as you hoped? Patience isn’t easy, it requires constant effort and awareness to shift our mindset to remind ourselves that everyone has a different creative approach to art. Musician/Actor/Singer Jamie McRoberts will remind us in this week’s episode that our minds are unique and work differently than everyone else’s. Everyone has their own magic or something that they’re good at, that’s why we can’t expect everyone to...
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Griffin Hewitt: How To Create With Freedom
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What are your hesitations or thoughts that hinder you from sharing your ideas as an artist? Are you struggling with how much you should share or who to share it to? You are not alone. In this week's episode, Actor/Playwright/Director, Griffin Hewitt will share his current challenges on discerning which content to sit with or put out. He reminds us that we don't have to figure it out on our own and we don't always need to be the voice in the project for our ideas to live. We can leverage the skills and energy from other artists to help put our ideas into fruition. You don't need to...
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Jennifer Wigmore: AACE Conference And The Art Of Coaching
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Are you an acting coach but can’t find a community to guide you? Are you an acting educator who wants to update your teaching skills and knowledge? In this week’s episode, Actor/Painter/Teacher/Activist, Jennifer Wigmore would take us on a journey on how AACE was established to create a community amongst acting coaches and educators in Canada. AACE members share best practices and create standards for performers and workers in the entertainment industry. Together we can make acting training safer and more empowering for everyone! In this episode: How an unfortunate casting...
info_outlineIs doubt stopping you from starting a new project? Are you worried about the possible consequences to your career? Don’t ignore it! Doubt is normal; you can invite it as part of your creative process instead of wrestling with it.
This week, Actor/Singer/Writer Jake Epstein, share the discoveries has made along journey in relationship to doubt, fear, and anxiety. He has learned that welcoming fear in life can be helpful and humanizing if we accept it; instead of pretending to be confident and okay all the time. Confidence is not the absence of doubt; it’s loving yourself in the face of doubt.
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In this episode:
- Turn off that part of your brain that thinks your art isn’t worthy, just make it and you’ll have a lot of time to make it better.
- The impact of consistently feeding your inner child to sustaining your creative spark.
- How Jake learned the power of advocating for himself as an actor in his interactions with other artists in the Umbrella Academy.
- What is the job of an artist.
A little about Jake:
Jake Epstein is a well-known Canadian actor with over 40 film and TV credits to his name. He is best known for playing Craig in Degrassi: The Next Generation, a role that won him a Gemini Award. He is also widely recognized for playing Chuck in Designated Survivor, Brian Altman in Suits, and most recently, Alphonso in The Umbrella Academy. After graduating from The National Theatre School of Canada, he spent 5 years in New York starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He also starred in the Off-Broadway play Straight, as well as the US National Tours of the Broadway hit shows Spring Awakening and Green Day’s American Idiot. Jake recently finished a 6 week run of his acclaimed solo show, Boy Falls From The Sky, at the legendary Royal Alexander Theatre in Toronto.
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Instagram: @officialjakeepstein